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Well, it's happened and that's official! After nearly ten years of trading using Paul Braithwaite's name, we've finally changed the name on the sign to... ...yep, you've guessed it – Mountainfeet.
In reality, if customers still want to refer to us as 'Braithwaites', that's no problem! But the Mountainfeet name reflects our particular interest in fitting footwear and we are keen to develop even more in this area in the future.
Many thanks to Paul for mentoring us for years – we know some folk will see it as the end of an era but truly it isn't! The good vibe of the shop will carry on and we'll strive to improve our expertise even more!
Even more shoes now in...
 We've added to our Inov-8 trail running footwear with some new models. Of particular interest to the ladies is the groovy looking Roclite 282. This is the puppy for distance running either on or off road – it has great levels of comfort, support and grip.
 For the guys, two shoes of interest for serious trail running are the Roclite 295 and Roclite 315. These are more cushioned than the popular but minimalist Flyroc 310 which we also stock and makes them great for training when harder ground or some road might be encountered.
 The other shoe, the Roclite 318 GTX, is a great all rounder that can be used for trail running but also functions as a multi-activity shoe and has the added protection of a GoreTex membrane making it ideal for British conditions.
 Make sure we have a good look at your feet and running style when you come to try these – we can often spot potential problems that could cause eventual injury and sort them out early.
What are the boys up to?
 Phil has got over the virus that plagued his Scottish climbing trip and is getting fit again bouldering. Marcus is trying desperately to increase his fitness for his impending trip to Yosemite. Si is enjoying a rare bit of cragging at the moment
and has cautiously started
running again after a torn calf muscle put paid to last years demi Ultratour de Mont Blanc entry.
Why not go Geocaching...
 As we supply more GPS units to walkers and climbers, some folk are struggling to get to grips with using the technology. Why not log onto the International Geocaching website and go and explore your locality in greater detail? You'll be amazed at what you find out.
www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?zip=OL1+1TA
The link above shows you the nearest geocaches to our shop – just put your own postcode in and get searching...
Get to know your feet...
 With our gait analysis treadmill and video capture capability, we're seeing more and more people for comprehensive footwear and orthotic fitting every month.
We are regularly finding that many folk are wearing footwear that is too small for them which in turn is leading to various problems that could be easily avoided.
Do yourself a huge favour and let us carry out a thorough assessment of your feet and current walking or running footwear, particularly if you bought in haste from a non-specialist shop last time. We can also advise whether a low cost but high quality orthotic might be of special benefit to you.
Be sure we won't force a purchase of either footwear or orthotics on you unless we truly feel it's needed but you might be surprised by our findings and we may well save you some problems in later life and enhance your walking comfort.
We are getting more and more people coming in for foot and gait analysis and at times we are quite busy. For the best attention, try and visit us midweek and to be sure we can accommodate you and have the footwear you need, it's worth phoning us first...
Read more about our footwear fitting service here.
Cap's Corner
 At the grand old age of around thirteen, Cap has taken up a new sport!
After trying an inflatable canoe a few weeks ago. Si, Liz, Mick and Kath could see the possibilities for some adventure and got hold of a couple of Sevylor Colorado's for using at Bala and the Welsh estuaries when the wind wasn't good enough for sailing. The plan is to do a bit of touring/camping using them but as Cap goes everywhere Si goes, he had to get used to being in the canoe. He's now travelled a few miles in it and seems to be pretty chilled out. Next thing for the longer trips is to get the lad a life jacket from Ruffwear just in case he ends up in the drink! He swims well but you can't be too careful...
Please come and see our lad Cap when you visit the shop – if you're lucky he might be in a showing off mood and treat you to some mad behaviour! (Ask about the brush...!!!)
Featured photo of the month...
 Here is Cap running with Si above Marsden on a breezy May morning.
Running kit includes shoes from Inov-8 and Lightspeed Jacket from Montane.
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